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The Bingham Wedding Open Day – 19th February

Dolce Sposa — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:24:11 +0000

The Bingham hotel in Richmond is one place you should definitely check out if you are looking for a romantic wedding venue that is charming, glamorous, contemporary, beautiful inside and out. They are scheduled to have their wedding open day in two weeks time and it will be a good opportunity for you to meet the events team to discuss what The Bingham can offer you on your special day.

Date: Sunday, 19th February 2012

Time: 11am to 4pm

Wedding Venue – The Bingham

E: events@thebingham.co.uk

T: 020 8940 0902

Photos courtesy of Rosie Parsons

The Gherkin – London City Wedding Venue

Dolce Sposa — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:10:49 +0000

Iconic and unique wedding venue at its best!! I love the whole setting, it is very romantic and special. The 360 degrees panoramic views of London will take your breath away. Getting married here will truly and literally make you feel you are on top of the world!

At a Glance:

Accommodation – N/A
Architecture – modern skyscraper by Norman Foster
Capacity – 106 for seated reception or 260 for buffet
Ceremony –Licensed for Civil Ceremony
Children – Very welcome
Exclusive Use Only - Yes
Facilities – wedding planner, restaurant, in-house caterer, and 360 panoramic views of London
Location – London City
Marquee wedding – N/A
Room Hire –£6,000
Style – unique London city wedding venue
Transportation – Liverpool Street tube station
Transportation – 1hour away from London Heathrow by car
Wedding Package – £199 + VAT

*Prices include room hire, food & bevarage for canapes and wedding breakfast to name a few. Exclusive of music, registrar fees and other wedding costs. Please get in touch with Searcys at The Gherkin to get further details.

40 | 30 The Gherkin

30 St Mary Axenue, London, EC3A 8EP

T: +44 (0) 20 7071 5011

E: entertaining (a)searcys.co.uk

Photos courtesy of The Gherkin

New Wedding Brochure From The Ritz

AmberA — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:33:55 +0000

The Ritz, one of the world’s best and most desirable wedding venue in London have just launched its first ever wedding brochure.

Hot off the press, the brochure showcases beautiful, timeless and iconic banqueting rooms perfect for a magical and fairy-tale wedding that will be talked about for years.

At a Glance:

Luxury five star hotel in the heart of London
Sumptuous and impressive wedding banquet and dining rooms that can accommodate 200 wedding guests
Private consultation with Executive Chef John William MBE for bespoke wedding menus
Accommodation fit for a king and queen
Ceremony – Licensed for Civil Ceremony
Children – Very welcome
Room hire from £2,500 and wedding menus from £65 per head
Exclusive Use of William Kent House

Here is the digital wedding brochure to inspire you.

Wedding Venue – The Ritz Hotel

150 Picadilly
London W1J 9BR
Telephone +44 (0) 20 7493 8181

London W1J 9BR

T +44 (0) 20 7493 8181

E weddings@theritzlondon.com

Limewood House, Hampshire Wedding Venue

Dolce Sposa — Mon, 16 May 2011 06:36:49 +0000

Romantic, intimate, classic and contemporary wedding venue worth checking out. The natural beauty and charm of this place will definitely make every couple inspired, excited and even more in love!

At a Glance:

Accommodation – 29 bedrooms
Architecture – 13th century Regency house
Capacity – maximum 60 guests
Ceremony –Licensed for Civil Ceremony
Children – Very welcome
Exclusive Use Only (Monday to Thursday only)
Facilities – wedding planner, spa, restaurant, helipad and 350 acres of historic parkland and gardens
Location – Hampshire
Marquee wedding – Yes
Room Hire – included in the package
Style – Luxury country house hotel with a difference
Transportation – Brockenhurst or Southampton Central (National Rail)
Transportation – 1hour 25minutes away from London Heathrow by car
Wedding Package – £22,000.00 for exclusive use package

*Prices include room hire, food & bevarage, basic flowers, bridal suite to name a few. Exclusive of music, registrar fees and other wedding costs. Please get in touch with Lime Wood Hotel to get further details.

I would definitely love to plan a wedding here one day. The place looks so stylish and intimate. Here are some photos of their romantic bridal suite for you and guests to enjoy…

The Herb Spa also looks fabulous and super indulgent…

Wedding Venue – Lime Wood Hotel (Relais & Chateaux)

Beaulieu Rd, Lyndhurst
Hampshire SO43 7FZ
Tel: +44 (0) 23 8028 7177

Photos courtesy of Lime Wood Hotel

Enchanted Woodland at Syon Park

Dolce Sposa — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:07:44 +0000

Enjoy a romantic walk in the park with someone special….

From the 19th November until 5th December, Syon House will be seeing its fifths year of Syon Park’s Enchanted Woodland, a magical event which sees an illuminated trail laid out through the Gardens and Arboretum of Syon. The garden walk is a celebration of autumn and literally shines a spotlight on trees that are so vital to our everyday lives. As the path winds around the eighteenth century lake, a range of exciting lighting effects bring the landscape to life in a whole new way. The shapes and textures of Syon’s fine old trees are thrown into sharp contrast against the night sky, or reflected in the mirror of the lake before the route culminates at the magnificent Great Conservatory.

A unique and magical event for young and old alike. It is recommended to wrap up warm as the walk passes along the banks of the frosty lake.

Wedding Venue – Syon Park

Syon Park
Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8JF
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8560 0882

Photos courtesy of Syon House and Experience Seminar

Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire – Wedding Venue

Dolce Sposa — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:03:49 +0000

Stoke Park is one of the country’s finest stately mansion – very elegant, luxe and understated! It is a beautiful wedding venue to consider on your special day and you will be spoiled with the amazing facilities they can offer. The spa is pure bliss and the golf course is loved by all (even James Bond!) (we’ve also featured Stoke Park amongst our selection of the most romantic golf course wedding venues).

At a Glance:

Accommodation – 49 bedrooms from £225 B&B
Architecture – Grade I Palladian Mansion
Capacity – maximum 120 guests
Ceremony –Licensed for Civil Ceremony (see church list below)
Children – Very welcome
Exclusive Use – n/a
Facilities – wedding planner, spa, golf course, restaurant, helipad and 350 acres of historic parkland and gardens
Location – Buckinghamshire
Marquee wedding – n/a
Room Hire – included in the package
Style – Grand Mansion and Luxury Hotel
Transportation – Slough and Gerrard’s Cross (National Rail)
Transportation – 20 minutes away from London Heathrow by car
Wedding Package – starts at £150.00 per person*

*Prices include room hire, food & bevarage, stationery, bridal suite to name a few. Exclusive of music, registrar fees and other wedding costs. Please get in touch with Stoke Park to get further details.

Click here for Stoke Park’s 2011 Wedding Brochure

I love the wedding photography opportunities at Stoke Park for both day and night time shots! Make sure to hire a good wedding photographer, you will be guaranteed lots of amazing wedding photographs on your special day.

Wedding Venue – Stoke Park

Park Road, Stoke Poges
Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PG
Tel: +44 (0) 1753 717171

High Wycombe Registry Office

Easton Street, High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire HP11 1NH

T: +44 (0) 1494 475200

E: chilternhillsregistrars@buckscc.gov.uk

St. Giles – Stoke Poges (Church of England)

The Vicarage, Park Road
Stoke Poger, SL2 4PE

T: +44 (0) 1753 644803

Church of St. Teresa (Catholic)

40 Warwick Road, Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire, HP9 2PL

T: +44 (0) 1494 673018

Photos courtesy of Stoke Park

Romantic Golf Course Wedding Venues

Dolce Sposa — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:25:28 +0000

Spring is finally upon us and the gorgeous weather must be bringing smiles to the faces of all. As for me, it certainly most inspired me to do two things: firstly to start playing golf again, and secondly I thought I’d look at beautiful summer wedding venues perfect for lovers of golf.

Summer weddings are always very popular in this country especially with the beautiful outdoor venues available out there. Marquee weddings and garden weddings are usually firm favourites and they are undoubtedly very romantic and well suited to the summer months. But we all know that there are other possibilities available to us and if you and your fiance(e) are keen golfers, what better place to wed that a wedding venue with a golf course?

In no particular order, here are our top ten picks.

Cameron House, Scotland

Cameron House is one place I personally love and it ranks right at the top of the most romantic places I have ever been. It is a five star resort/hotel that will spoil you and your loved ones from start to finish. Every detail in this hotel is just fabulous – the attentive service, the charming baronial architecture, a Michelin-starred restaurant, the exquisite spa and the Scottish interior that is oh so chic and cosy! The above combined with its picturesque and serene setting at the edge of Loch Lomond makes it an ideal venue to consider for the most romantic day of your lives.

Cameron House offers two championship golf courses plus a challengingly fun 9-hole to suit all players. The greens are stunning with breathtaking views to enjoy over the loch.

Wentworth, Surrey

A lot of people say that a trip to Wentworth is an experience. I couldn’t agree more – the stunning grounds with the renowned and prestigious golf-course make it a spectacular wedding venue. This is ordinarily a members’ only club but they are open to welcoming non-members to celebrate their wedding day here. The staff are warm and receptive and will help you host a most exclusive, romantic and memorable wedding at Wentworth.

Follow the footsteps of Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Ernie Els, Nick Faldo and other golf elites from around the world and enjoy playing at all three championship golf courses at the Wentworth. Every minute of your visit will surely be an experience to savour.

Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire

Stoke Park is a favourite haunt of the rich and the famous. It is an award-winning members-only golf club, spa, restaurant and hotel known the world over for its stunning grounds and its impeccable service and attention to detail, while its close proximity to Central London makes it one of the favourite wedding venues in Britain.

The golf course is known as Stoke Poges and it is named one of the “Top 100 Courses in the World” by Golf World. My husband and I have actually played here before when our very talented golf teacher Dave from the Knightsbridge Golf School took us here for an outdoor session and it was great fun. The quality of the greens are exceptional and all the facilities are fabulous!

The Grove, Hertfordshire

The Grove is a beautiful and magical destination in Hertfordshire. It has everything your heart could desire as an ideal country retreat with your partner, friends or family. The hotel is fabulously chic, the spa is divine, and the golf course and grounds are exquisite. It is a luxurious playground in a beautiful country setting close to London and a venue to be strongly considered for a serene country style wedding.

The championship course at the Grove is one of the finest in the country and it was recently voted as the second 2010 modern golf course in England by Golf Week.

Ashford Castle, Ireland

Ashford Castle is a picturesque and romantic destination wedding venue in Ireland that will take your breath away. It is one of the most sought after hotels in the world with five star services, amazing architecture, a beautiful golf course and gorgeous surroundings. Its picture perfect views make it no wonder that Conde Nast named Ashford Castle as the best resort in Ireland and the 2nd best resort in Europe. We couldn’t agree more that Ashford Castle offers one of the most beautiful settings for a wedding day.

Get married in style and enjoy a five star golf experience in a perfect environment that you will all love. The beautiful 9 hole 2296 yards par 35 parkland course is perfect for all golf levels and complimentary fees are offered to all residents.

Skibo Castle, Scotland

Skio Castle is most definitely one of the most exclusive places in Scotland or should I say, the world!? If privacy, and unsurpassed services fit for a king and queen are what you are looking for, then this is the wedding venue for you. Of course you will have to pay for it but, if money is no object, I think every bride-to-be would want to wed here. This wedding venue is absolutely beautiful and it certainly needs no introduction!

Like the castle itself, the golf course is one of Scotland’s treasures and is an absolute beauty to play in.

Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire

Brocket Hall is one of the finest stately homes in England that is rich in history. The mature parkland, the beautiful lake, and the impressive interior architecture coupled with Michelin starred restaurants and a championship golf course easily makes this one of our top 10 golf wedding venues.

The two championship courses at the Brocket Hall are a delight to all senses and a real experience. There are rivers that run through the course and you also get to take the ferry to complete the 18^th hole. Doesn’t that sound lovely?

Bovey Caste, Devon

Beautiful wedding venue and golf paradise that is ideally located at the Dartmoor National Park. This is an absolute venue of choice for bride and groom’s who love the outdoors and all the beauty it has to offer. It can easily be considered a dream destination as it’s got something for everyone!

To all the golfers out there, here is a taste of what Bovey Castle golf is all about:-

Top 100 golf course in England
Voted England’s Finest Golf Resort 2008 and 2009 at the World Travel Awards
Voted 8th in Golf Monthly’s “Where to Stay and Play” 2008
Voted 97 in Golf Monthly’s Top 100 in 2008

Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland

Scotland is associated with many beautiful castle wedding venues and this hotel here may not be a castle, but it is worthy of all the romantic connotation you get from a castle wedding. It is one of Scotland’s finest luxury five star hotel that is rich in natural beauty, grandeur, tradition and romance suitable for any special occasion. It also boasts three championship golf courses that are coveted by professional golfers from around the world. It is definitely an amazing wedding venue to consider!

Whether you are a pro or an enthusiastic beginner, the golf courses here at Gleneagles can surely give you an inspiring golf experience and holiday that will be truly memorable.

Leeds Castle, Kent

Many would agree that Leeds Castle deserved to be named as one of the most romantic castles in the world. It’s not the largest or grandest of castles, but it exudes an old-world romantic charm that make it perfectly suited for weddings! It is rich in history that you and your guests can explore should you decide to pick this wedding venue.

The nine hole golf course offers stunning views of the castle – it may not offer a full round of golf that some of the other venues offer, but the cosiness and the romance of playing in a beautiful setting like this will be unparalleled!

Chiswick House, London

Dolce Sposa — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:53:24 +0000

Our aim here at Dolce Sposa is to share with our readers some of the most beautiful wedding venues in UK. Instead of listing down hundreds of wedding venues, wedding vendors and the like, our goal is to narrow it all down for you so that you do not get overwhelmed by the numerous choices out there. It takes us a long time to vet each UK wedding venue to make sure it is suitable for our readers, but we always get thrilled when we discover another wedding venue that meets all our criteria.

Chiswick House is one of the venues that passes our standards in terms of what it has to offer potential clients, the history, the architecture, location, romance factor and hospitality services. Wedding photography opportunities here are fantastic, you will be guaranteed romantic and beautiful wedding photos. To sum it all up, we are happy to recommend the impressive and historic Chiswick House as a spectacular backdrop for the most romantic day of your lives.

At a Glance:

Accommodation – n/a
Architecture – Palladian Architecture
Capacity – maximum 250 guests
Ceremony –Licensed for Civil Ceremony (St. Nicholas Church is only 10mins walk)
Children – Very welcome
Exclusive Use – available
Facilities – wedding planner, conservatory, restaurant and stunning landscaped garden
Location – Chiswick
Marquee wedding – available
Room Hire – £4,000 (the House & Courtyard May to September) or £6,500 (the House, Courtyard & Marquee June to August)
Style – Grand stately house
Transportation – Chiswick London Underground Station
Transportation – 18 minutes away from London Heathrow by car

*Prices are for room hire only and are exclusive of catering, flowers, music, registrar fees and other wedding costs.

Chiswick House is a magnificent neo-Palladian villa set in beautiful historic gardens in west London. It was built by the third Earl of Burlington in 1729 to showcase his art collection and to enthral his guests, the house continues to display many spectacular works of art and provides a stunning venue for entertaining.

The beatiful gardens at Chiswick as you can see in some of the images we have, is known to be the birthplace of the English Landscape Movement which have inspired countless gardens including New York’s Central Park.

Similar wedding venues for you to check out:

Wedding Venue – Chiswick House

Chiswick House
Chiswick, W4 2RP
Tel: +44 (0) 7787 435010

Hounslow Registry Office

The Register Office
88 Lampton Road
Hounslow, TW3 4DW

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8583 2090

St. Nicholas Church

Church Street
Chiswick, London W4 2PH

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8995 4717

Syon Park, Middlesex

Dolce Sposa — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:16:58 +0000

This is one venue we considered looking at for our own wedding in 2008. I love the overall feel of Syon House. It has the period features you will expect from a stately home, nice Palladian architecture and the Syon Park Conservatory is very impressive and dramatic. I can imagine the whole wedding venue providing a wonderful and well rounded setting for a dream wedding. Scroll through the images I compiled below so you understand what I mean. I am sure you too will like the venue and what is has to offer.

At a Glance:

Accommodation – n/a
Architecture – Palladian Architecture
Capacity – 22 to 750 guests
Ceremony –Licensed for Civil Ceremony
Children – Very welcome
Exclusive Use – available
Facilities – wedding planner
Location – Middlesex
Marquee wedding – available
Room Hire – £3,000 to £7,500 depending on room requirement and season
Style – Grand stately house
Transportation – Gunnersbury or Kew Bridge London Underground Station
Transportation – 15 minutes away from London Heathrow by car

*Prices are for room hire only and are exclusive of catering, flowers, music, registrar fees and other wedding costs.

Syon House is a beautiful setting that is rich in history, it has an impressive architecture and it also boasts its very own stunning parkland that you will love. Syon Park being so close to central London allows every bride-to-be to create their beautiful country wedding in style and without compromising on the location. This is certainly one of the most popular wedding venues in the country as it ticks all the boxes of a perfect wedding venue. And with over 400 years of services to the Duke of Northumberland and his family, you too will be guaranteed exceptional services from start to finish!

Wedding Venue – Syon Park

Syon Park
Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8JF
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8560 0882

Hounslow Registry Office

The Register Office
88 Lampton Road
Hounslow TW3 4DW

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8560 0882

Photos courtesy of Syon House, West London Photography and Lloyd Dobbie

The Dorchester, Park Lane London

Dolce Sposa — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:38:54 +0000

The Dorchester is a perfect wedding venue that is easy to fall in love with the moment you enter its doors. It has been host to many grand, glittery and romantic weddings for centuries and you too can celebrate the most magical day of your life here. It is one of the top London hotel wedding venues and has been a firm favourite not only by the discerning brides but also by the rich, the famous and the beautiful people of the world for its unparalleled service, elegance and luxury. Park Lane in Mayfair as its home and the very romantic Hyde Park just at its doorsteps adds to the overall charm of the hotel. You can definitely expect great wedding photographs both indoor and outdoor.

At a Glance:

Accommodation – available
Architecture – Art Deco
Capacity – maximum 500 guests
Celebrity wedding – many celebrity, state and royalty events to mention
Ceremony –Licensed for Civil Ceremony
Children – Very welcome
Cost – average cost £20,000 incl VAT
Exclusive Use – n/a
Facilities – bar, restaurants, concierge, butler, spa, wedding planner,
Location – Mayfair, London
Marquee wedding – n/a
Style – London luxury hotel
Transportation – Hydepark London Underground Station
Transportation – 30 minutes away from London Heathrow by car

*Please note that price mentioned is a rough and basic wedding budget guideline based on 100 guests for F&B and room hire only. It can go up depending on how much you want to personalize your wedding celebration. We always recommend that you get in touch with the venue directly to see detailed packages and to discuss all specifics.

The Dorchester can offer you the perfect location to celebrate with a beautiful selection of private rooms varying in size, style and design, allowing you and your guests to indulge and enjoy a memorable occasion.

The Ballroom

Bridal Suites

The Dorchester Spa

The Dorchester Spa is one of the best spas in London and this is a place to get pampered before and after your special day. They have great facial and body treatments that can help prepare your skin for the big day. I personally like this place a lot and I think it is a great place to be indulged and to enjoy with girl friends and husband-to-be.

Wedding Venue – The Dorchester

Park Lane
London, W1K 1QA
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7629 8888

Westminster Registry Office

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7641 1162

Photos courtesy of The Dorchester